A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Newly

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . The client asks the nurse to explain the difference is between RA and osteoarthritis (OA) . Which responses by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

A) "The onset of OA is gradual, whereas the onset of RA may be rapid."
B) "With OA, multiple joints are symmetrically affected; RA affects one joint at a time."
C) "The affected joints in RA feel cold to the touch, whereas the affected joints in OA are warm or hot to the touch."
D) "OA is slowly progressive, whereas RA is characterized by exacerbations and remissions."
E) "With RA, pain and stiffness occur with activity; with OA, pain and stiffness are predominant upon arising."